Manesh Samtani

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    Manesh manages the news desk and serves as an editor at Regulation Asia. He covers regulatory changes across Asia Pacific that impact banking, capital markets, asset management, and financial services more generally. Manesh is a former trader and investment consultant with a degree in Finance and Banking. manesh@regulationasia.com

    Articles by Manesh Samtani

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Key Regulators Weigh in on Cryptocurrencies: CFTC, SEC, BIS

    07/02/2018

    The US Senate Banking Committee held a fact-finding hearing seeking the views of both the CFTC and SEC chairmen on cryptocurrency regulation.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore, Malaysia Unveil Plans for Cross Border Stock Trading Link

    07/02/2018

    Link to be operational by year-end; will enable cross-border trading, clearing, settlement of shares between SGX and Bursa Malaysia.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Blocks Domestic Investors from Accessing Cryptocurrency Overseas

    06/02/2018

    Access to foreign websites related to cryptocurrency restricted; search engine and social media advertisements purged.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Orders Internal Inspections at Cryptocurrency Exchanges Nationwide

    05/02/2018

    All 32 cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan required to submit reports on security and risk management based on 43-item checklist.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Throws Open Door to Global Markets for Domestic Investors

    02/02/2018

    Individuals with assets between THB50-100mn can invest overseas up to THB1mn per year; securities and derivatives intermediaries set to participate.

    AML / KYC

    S. Korea Probes Illegal Forex Transactions Using Cryptocurrency

    01/02/2018

    Korea Customs Service alleges KRW637.5 bn of foreign exchange crimes, including the use of cryptocurrency to conduct forex transactions, foreign remittances, illegal smuggling.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank Indonesia to Trial ‘Digital Rupiah’ in 2018

    31/01/2018

    The digital currency’s value will be based on the existing currency system, backed by “real assets” and will take into account the inflation rate.

    Fintech / Regtech

    South Korea Pursues Global Cooperation on Crypto Regulation

    31/01/2018

    Ministry of Strategy and Finance officials have been sent to Japan to discuss oversight and taxation issues, with plans to also visit US, UK, German authorities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UPDATED – Japan FSA Responds to $530mn Cryptocurrency Theft

    31/01/2018

    FSA orders Coincheck to improve security, implement preventative measures; will additionally inspect security mechanisms at other cryptocurrency exchanges.

    AML / KYC

    Crypto Exchanges Back on Track in S.Korea with New Account Guidelines

    25/01/2018

    Guidelines cover dealings with exchanges, preventing money-laundering, aiding taxation; exchanges to be fined for privacy issues; payments to overseas exchanges blocked.

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